Ont the market: Inverness colonial
By Jean Murphy
Daily Herald Correspondent
Live the “House Beautiful” lifestyle in this lovely colonial home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in upscale Inverness. The home is beautifully appointed, fastidiously maintained and has recently been updated with all new mechanicals, roof, siding, gutters, fascia, soffits and windows.
With hardwood floors virtually throughout the home, granite countertops in both the kitchen and on the wet bar and a lovely stone and brick paver patio, this house offers a growing family a wonderful place to call home. Imagine spending cold winter weekends in the cozy finished lower level and warm summer days on its gorgeous patio with lush mature landscaping.
Listing agent Suzanne Luby of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington offers more details:
What’s the hidden gem in this house?#147;One of the hidden gems in this house is the fabulous finished lower level complete with a wet bar with granite, an exercise room or office and a stunning full bath.#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;You would probably hear Martha Stewart saying, #145;It#146;s a good thing#146; after visiting this lush, professionally landscaped property and being inspired by the custom garden design, accented by a lovely paver walkway, new driveway and a arbor entry to the backyard paradise with a paver patio. I know Martha would enjoy baking a showstopping chocolate cake in the well-appointed kitchen and gabbing with guests in the spacious, sun-filled living room.#148;What TV or movie character would be at home in this house?#147;No doubt that Claire and Phil Dunphy from #145;Modern Family#146; would enjoy every inch of this four bedroom, 3frac12;-bath classic colonial because there#146;s plenty of room for kids to rule the roost. The large backyard offers lots of green space for them to play and bike riding through the quiet neighborhood is a blast. I can just imagine Phil featuring a magnetized picture of this house on the side of his wife#146;s car as he sells real estate in Inverness.#148;What is the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;It#146;s a real bonus to live just a short walk or bike ride to the public park in Inverness where you can play tennis on one of the two tennis courts or shoot baskets on the basketball court. For a nominal fee, residents can also take advantage of the private Valley Lake Swim Club, which is just a block away. The neighborhood is quiet with a friendly vibe.#148;What are some trees, flowers or plants in the yard.#147;Gorgeous blue hydrangeas, quaking aspen and autumn purple ash, autumn blaze red maple.#148; 30092001Hardwood floors highlight the large living room. 36492737An arbor entry leads to the secluded backyard and paver patio. On the MarketAddress: 313 Roberts Road, InvernessOpen house: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 1.Asking price: $525,000Square footage: 2,386 square feet on the main and upper levels, plus a finished lower level.Bedrooms/baths: 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathsYear built: 1970Listing agent: Suzanne Luby, Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageCall: (847) 922-7773Email: Suzanne@ TheLubyGroup.comWeb: TheLubyGroup.com